Which of the Following Is Not a Demand Management Characteristic

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a demand management characteristic given in the textbook?

• A) Recognizes forecasts are developed at a centralized point in the organization
• B) Smoothes production after master production schedules have already been released to internal production and external suppliers
• C) Is a process (versus a bounded business function) that requires the utmost in coordination and communication between the responsible parties
• D) Has contingency plans developed with supply chain members to allow modification of short-term schedules when necessary
• E) Balances the total costs of not meeting demand against the total costs of adding additional resources required to meet demand

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Definitions:

Systematic Risk

The risk inherent to the entire market or market segment, which cannot be mitigated through diversification.

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing financial capital or value, including the risks from market movements, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risks faced by investors or companies.

Debt Financing

Raising capital through the sale of bonds, loans, or other notes to individuals or institutions.